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Katie & Ben Otten
Married March 30, 2019 VENDORS Photographer: Southern Wedding Pixels Wedding planner: Susie Davis- A Plan to Remember Ceremony and reception venue: Wilson Residence Florist: Pine Hills Floral Designs Caterer: Southern Flavor Hair and Makeup: J’Anna Bergmann Salon and Boutique Shoes: BHLDN Wedding gown: I Do Bridal and Formal Bridesmaid dresses: Azazie Musician/Entertainment: Nightshift Sounds Entertainment…
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Marissa & Colby Tomlinson
VENDORS Colors: pinks, lilac, & blue Photographer: Grace Photography (Jessica Lumpkin) Wedding planner: After The Proposal (Jean McGrury and Matt Washburn) Ceremony and reception venue: The Event Centre at Climb CDC Florist: After The Proposal (Matt Washburn) Caterer: Taste Catering (Patrick Heim) Makeup: Jackie Merlau Hair: Brandi Bosarge (Salon Rouge) Videographer: All Terrain Productions (Michael…
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Top Tier Travel: Couple finds paradise on Turks and Caicos
Between the perfect weather, picturesque beaches and celebratory atmosphere, Megan Pearson only wishes she could have stayed longer on Turks and Caicos. “It was really like being in paradise,” says the newlywed, who married Kyle Pearson Nov. 10, 2018, at the Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort. About 25 friends and family members attended the destination…
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Joely & Ben: High school sweethearts start their happily ever after
Joely Pugh was suspicious. Ben Sellers, her boyfriend since the 10th grade, suggested eating at The Chimneys Restaurant in Gulfport on Jan. 20, 2018 — and she thought a proposal could be imminent. However, her best friend was out of town and assured Pugh it wouldn’t happen without her. Plus, Pugh’s mom was supposed to…
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Katrina & Malcolm: A continuing story of hope
June is traditionally known for blissful summer nuptials, yet on June 30, 2018, a different June bride graced an intimate vow renewal gathering. As Katrina L. Long-Currie and Malcolm L. Currie Jr. stood in the grandeur of the Oakleigh Garden room at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel and Spa, the rich history of their…
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Aryana & Henrique: Love knows no distance
Their relationship – and their marriage — began with a pint of Guinness. Eschewing the traditional champagne toast, Aryana Ivey and her groom, Henrique Moraes, saluted their April 4, 2018, union with the popular Irish stout. The choice was fitting for a pair who met in Dublin, one of Ivey’s stops on a solo journey…
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Tiffany & Patrick: Love makes a splash
A spilled drink doesn’t usually lead to true love, but it did pave the way for Tiffany and Patrick Wilson to find each other. Tiffany was on vacation with her family at a condominium in Orange Beach, Ala., in early July 2010. She was relaxing poolside when a boy accidentally knocked her drink over. During…
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Kim & Aaron: Stronger the second time around
When Kim and Aaron Rhodes met in 1998, she was managing a store, and Aaron, who was in the military, got a part-time job there. A work friendship soon developed into a mutual attraction, and sparks began to fly. “We started dating and got married a couple of years later,” Kim said. Then problems arose.…
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10 tips to get the cake you want
by Brooke Rester | Dolce Bakeshop, Long Beach When planning a wedding, a bride’s mind turns to flower arrangements, music, venues and even table settings. With so much to consider, it’s no wonder that one of the final items checked off the list is the cake. Your cake, just like your dress, should be a…
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How to Find the Right DJ
by Marcel Lanoux | Nightshift Sounds Entertainment Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime day, and finding the right DJ is essential to having a great wedding reception. Hire the wrong one and it can ruin your whole day, so this really is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make during the planning process. It’s definitely not…